Molossian
1 of 2noun
Mo·los·si·an
məˈläsh(ē)ən,
-äsēən,
-äsyən
plural -s
1
: a native or inhabitant of Molossis, a district of ancient Epirus famous for its dogs
2
: a large dog of ancient times resembling a mastiff
Molossian
2 of 2adjective
"
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient district of Molossis or Molossians
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Molossis, district in northwestern Greece + English -an